Designed for the Royal Bank of Canada by first-time exhibitor Charlotte Harris, this garden, inspired by the Boreal Forest of Canada and focusing on the importance of fresh water, felt cool and serene on a hot day. She completely captured the natural rhythm of form and texture along with a variety of greens making a harmonious […]
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Gosho No Niwa: No Wall; No War Japanese garden at Chelsea Flower Show
Given the weather I thought an outdoor post would be appropriate for this week. Nestling under the mature trees we discovered this gem designed by Ishihara Kazuyuki, a regular gold medal winner in the Artisan Garden category (plot sizes 5 x 4m or 7 x 5m) at the Chelsea Flower Show. This year he kept his […]
2 Temple Place, another hidden gem in London.
A friend tipped me off about this building as it is rarely open to the public. 2 Temple Place was built in the 1890s by William Astor,arguably the world’s wealthiest man at that time. He planned it as his estate office with, as may be seen, no expense spared. The cherubs by the front door are completely […]
ME by Melia London hotel
If you’re interested in architecture then you’ll enjoy the atrium at the ME by Melia hotel in Aldwych, London. They have a light show there every evening at 8pm but, to be honest, it’s worth a visit at any time. Running from the first floor up through the entire building to the Radio Bar on the […]
Sculpture at Tate Britain
I came across a small collection of sculpture in the Duveen Galleries at Tate Britain on a recent visit and these pieces in particular moved me: Richard Wentworth’s 35°9,32°18 from 1985 Harbour by Alison Wilding in silicone and alabaster Photo courtesy of Loz Pycock As if to celebrate, I discovered a mountain blooming with red flowers, unmistakable early […]
The restored ballroom at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Park Lane
Although it’s called the Sheraton Grand Park Lane, I always think of this hotel as being on Piccadilly as that’s where the entrance to the ballroom is. Recently restored as part of the full refurbishment by MKV Design, it’s one of those magical art deco places in London. Entering by the Silver Gallery… you then […]